In 1933, a family is divided when the father and one son emigrate to democratic Switzerland while the mother and other son remain in Nazi Germany. The two branches of the family develop along very different paths.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lil DagoverMargot von Korff | Margot von Korff |
 Hans StüweRobert Gaspary | Robert Gaspary |
| EElise AulingerFrau Seelenmayr | Frau Seelenmayr |
 Inge LandgutChristine | Christine |
| KKäte PontowTinchen | Tinchen |
 Katharina MaybergNot listed | Not listed |